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Salhany Family History

Salhany Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Albany, Salman, Salay, Saldana, Salant, Salzano, Salvant, Mcalhany

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Where is the Salhany family from?

You can see how Salhany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Salhany family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Salhany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Salhany families living in Minnesota. This was about 27% of all the recorded Salhany's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Salhany families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Salhany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Salhany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Salhany. 58% of Salhany men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Salhany women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Salhany were Clerk and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    58%
  • Clerk
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Salhany family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Salhany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Salhany census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 181 immigration records available for the last name Salhany. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 134 military records available for the last name Salhany. For the veterans among your Salhany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Salhany lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Salhany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Salhany in 1958 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Salhany ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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